Issues with my throat

So this isn't strictly thyroid related but I'm going to hazard a guess that this community will probably be able to point me in the right direction!

I went to the GP 7 weeks ago with difficulty swallowing; it felt harder than usual to swallow but I was never unable to swallow.

I also found my throat would get really sore if I spoke too much or too often; anything more than a few minutes of conversation would cause issues.

I've got a swollen lymph node behind my ear (which has been checked out and GP doesn't think it's anything to worry about)

I also realised yesterday that drinking squash or water makes my throat hurt and feel really dry and uncomfortable. I don't have a problem with warm drinks or food though.

7 weeks ago I'd been making a concerted effort to drink more fluids so that coincides when all the symptoms got so bad I had to go to the GP.

I've been referred for an ultrasound on my neck & lymph node.

But any ideas? Dr Google suggests reflux laryngopharyngitis but I don't have many of the symptoms.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Sounds like under medicated.....lump in throat sensation is extremely common

Also sudden loss of voice after talking

GP will almost certainly dismiss it as anxiety related

hey.nhs.uk/patient-leaflet/...

Extraordinary how this “apparently psychological problem” clears up when adequately treated thyroid wise (sarcastic comment)

[Hidden in reply to SlowDragon]

I wondered that too, it was the cold drinks issue that made me wonder if it were something else.

Have been on 100mcg for 4 weeks now and don't feel a difference this time, tbh. Physically still very tired and mentally my symptoms have plateaued. Think I need an increase but won't get it from current GP. Will need to switch GP. 😒

Next bloods end of Jan. I've ordered my thriva test so I'll be able to do it the same day as NHS TSH test.